Lower Arm: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Only tighten the nuts and bolts finger tight at this stage.

Install the lower arm.
1. Install the new lower arm rearward bolts.
2. Install the new lower arm forward bolt.
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Position the ball joint into the wheel knuckle and install the new ball joint pinch bolt and nut.
Torque: 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)

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Install the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.
1. Finger tight.
2. While holding the nuts, tighten the bolts.
  Torque: | Stage 1: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm) | Stage 2: 90°
3. While holding the nuts, tighten the bolts.
  Torque: | Stage 1: 85 lb.ft (115 Nm) | Stage 2: 90°
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Install the vehicle/axle stands to support the suspension at curb height. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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NOTE: Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may occur.

Tighten the front lower arm-to-frame bolt.

Torque:| Stage 1: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm) | Stage 2: 360°

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If equipped.
1. Install the load path bar-to-front subframe bolts.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Install the load path bar-to-bracket bolt and nut.
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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If equipped. Install the underbody shields and retainers.

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Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Check and if necessary adjust front toe. Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment .